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JOURNEYS magazine
Volume II, 2014
Congratulations moms- and dads-to-be! We know that you have a lot of planning ahead of you before your
little bundle of joy arrives — and that’s just why we’re here to help with some fantastic suggestions for
your babymoon.
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A SWEET BERMUDA CRUISE
You don’t have to be an East Coaster
to know that a Bermuda cruise makes
for an accessible and relaxing vacation.
If you’re the type of couple that prefers
to mix in some laid- back cruising, that
doesn’t have a port intensive itinerary,
then this is the babymoon for you.
Cruises to Bermuda typically depart
from New York, New Jersey, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, Boston and Norfolk. A
Bermuda cruise is a wonderful option
for love birds that enjoy spending some
time on the ship since almost all cruises
to the island include at least two days
at sea. On board you’ll have time to hit
up the spa and dine to your heart’s
content. In Bermuda you’ll enjoy pink-
sand beaches, stops in colorful ports
and loads of free time, so you can
explore this charming island paradise
at your own pace.
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VIVA LAS VEGAS!
Las Vegas isn’t just great for bachelor/
bachelorette parties, weddings, and
honeymoons — it’s one of the best cities
to babymoon in thanks to its variety of
cool luxe hotels, spas, restaurants and
bars (serving delicious virgin cocktails,
of course). No city can quite equal
Vegas’ array and quality of nightlife
and entertainment, and you’ll discover
a never ending lineup of shows to keep
you laughing and mesmerized. When
it comes to getting pampered in every
way imaginable, Vegas’ amassing of
world-class spas (many with special
pregnancy packages) elevates bliss to
a whole new level. While you already
know about Vegas’ endless gourmet
buffets, the city also has an incredible
fine dining scene that rivals New York,
London and Paris. So dig in and
remember you’re eating for two!
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RIVIERA MAYA MAGIC
Quiet, luxurious and lined with stunning
5-star, all-inclusive resorts, Mexico’s
mesmerizing Riviera Maya is one of the
world’s top destinations for just about
everything — including romance. The
region extends along the Caribbean
coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
from Puerto Morelos to the Sian Ka’an
Biosphere Reserve, which means mile
after mile of pristine beaches. Plan to
spend your days at a luxury beach club
where you can enjoy swimming, sun-
bathing, aquatic sports, spa services
and a variety of modern amenities.
You’ll find some of the best resorts in
Playa del Carmen, a friendly tourist
town located in the heart of the Rivera
Maya, where you’ll also discover the
region’s best shopping, dining and
nightlife. An ideal vacation destination,
the Riviera Maya is home to some of the
most beautiful beaches in all of Mexico,
with expansive stretches of powdery
sugar-white sand lapped by the clear
turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.
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MAUI HAPPINESS
From watching an intimate sunrise,
wrapped together in a blanket, at the
top of Haleakala Crater, to seeing the
sunset as you cruise along the golden
Kihei coastline, the Hawaiian island of
Maui is a place where romance isn’t hard
to find. It’s also a top choice “for über
pre-baby pampering,” says one of our
travel professionals who’s quite fond
of the island, Hawaii’s second largest.
Here you can stroll the seaside streets
of Lahaina and the lovely beaches
of Kaanapali. Maui’s alluring beaches
and immaculate resorts provide an
idyllic ambience that’s perfect for
babymoons. The island has a smaller
population than you’d expect, making
it popular with serenity seekers who
still want sophisticated diversions and
amenities in the small towns and airy
resorts spread throughout the island.
Maui’s resorts offer world-class amenities
and seaside spas, along with some of
Maui’s most renowned restaurants.
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ALL-OUT PAMPERING
IN THE CARIBBEAN
Ideal for those who don’t want to
stray too far from home under the
circumstances, the Caribbean offers
parents-to-be one of travel’s absolute
best vacation values with its unrivaled
collection of all-inclusive resorts priced
to fit comfortably within a wide range
of budgets. Best of all there are loads
of wonderful resorts that are adult-
only. Should you already have kids and
want to bring them along, there are
just as many family-friendly resorts to
keep your crew happy while you relax.
What our travel pros like best about
babymooning at an all-inclusive resort
in the Caribbean, is that you won’t
have to worry much about budgeting
for meals and some activities since it’s
all included. Quite a few resorts also
have spas, programs and amenities
with babymooners in mind. Simply put,
a getaway to a Caribbean all-inclusive
resort provides babymooners with the
perfect balance of romance, luxury and
vacation value.
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